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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,312.97, 389,592.56 and 154,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,312.97, 389,592.56 and 154,996.76 is: 213,895.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,312.97 : 389,592.56 = 154,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,312.97/389,592.56 = 154,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,312.97x = 389,592.56 × 154,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,312.97x = 60,385,585,881.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,385,585,881.58/282,312.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,895.90

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